Studies have shown a link between a deficiency in dietery Taurine (an amino acid) and heart disease in dogs.
veterinary cardiologists recommended that taurine levels be tested in dogs diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, particularly if they were a breed not usually associated with the disease, cardiologists continue to document cases of DCM associated with low blood taurine levels-weimaranerclubofamerica.org
According to the American Kennel Club, breed standard colors for a Weimaraner are Silver, Gray and Black.
A distinctly blue or black coat is a disqualification-AKC breed standard
Most Weimaraner puppies are born with darker tiger stripes that fade a few days after birth.
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Weimaraner's are generally aloof and independent with a low attachment level to their humans.
They love the company of humans to the point that they will follow you around your house like a second shadow. Weimaraners are always underfoot, curious, wanting to be involved in your activities-weimaranerclubofamerica.org
Weimaraners were bred as hunting dogs and when hunting will actually roll in anything smelly they find to disguise their scent.
The Weimaraner originated in Denmark in the 1900's.
The Weimaraner is a German breed.
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Which one of the images below is a Weimaraner?
1. Silver Lab / 2. Weimaraner
Weimaraners are predisposed to a medical condition called Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy, a painful disease that permanently damages the growth plates.
The Weimaraner, in particular, appears to be predisposed to HOD. Generally, most cases will appear for the first time after vaccination at 8 or 12 wks. In the Weimaraner HOD can be very serious, requiring a very aggressive treatment protocol.-weimaranerclubofamerica.org
A Weimaraners eyes change color as they get older.
As puppies, Weimaraners have light blue eyes but as they grow, their eyes turn either amber or a gray-blue color. - mentalfloss.com/article/73377/11-noble-facts-about-weimaraners
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There are two coat varieties of the Weimaraner – Longhaired and Shorthaired. Both varieties are accepted by the AKC as breed standard.
The AKC does NOT recognize the long haired weimaraner. A distinctly long coat is a disqualification. - AKC Breed Standard
